Manders Mindset

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In this empowering episode of Manders Mindset, host Amanda Russo chats with Jenny Janssen, a licensed independent social worker, therapist, and certified Adult Chair Master Coach. Together, they explore the transformative journey of self-discovery, healing, and living authentically. Jenny opens up about her experiences growing up as the “neon purple sheep” of her family, navigating culture shocks, overcoming a life-changing quarter-life crisis, and discovering her life’s purpose.

Jenny introduces the Adult Chair model as a practical framework to help people understand their inner child, adolescent, and adult selves—and how these stages shape how we show up in life. She also shares actionable tools like breathwork and self-compassion, explaining how they help release stuck emotions and bring us closer to alignment. Whether you’re looking to heal from past experiences, live more intentionally, or simply embrace your truest self, this episode will leave you feeling inspired and ready to take the next step.

In This Episode, You’ll Learn:

• How the Adult Chair model helps identify and heal emotional patterns from childhood and adolescence.
• Why reparenting yourself with compassion is essential for personal growth.
• How breathwork can unlock stuck emotions and deepen your connection with your body.
• The importance of living authentically and the ripple effect it creates in the world.
• Why every experience—good or bad—can serve as a stepping stone for growth and transformation.

Episode Highlights:

• [2:15] Jenny’s philosophy on living as “love and light” and its impact on raising collective joy.
• [5:42] Growing up as the “neon purple sheep” of her family and how childhood dynamics shaped her emotional world.
• [12:30] Moving from New York to South Carolina and navigating the culture shock at age 11.
• [21:18] Viewing life as a stage: How different aspects of our personality emerge in different situations.
• [27:40] Breaking down the Adult Chair model and understanding how it can guide intentional living.
• [49:15] Reparenting yourself: How to meet your inner child and adolescent with love and compassion.
• [1:08:22] The power of breathwork to release stuck emotions and reconnect with the body.
• [1:16:44] Jenny’s advice on becoming the fullest expression of yourself and finding alignment.

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~ Explore Amanda’s NEW podcast: Breathwork Magic(Available on all major platforms or you can listen on Apple!)

To Connect with Jenny Janssen:
~Website: www.trueconsciousliving.com
~Instagram, Facebook, TikTok: @trueconsciousliving

Resources Mentioned:
~ The Adult Chair Podcast by Michelle Chalfant: The Adult Chair
~ Book: The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz
~ Podcast: We Can Do Hard Things by Glennon Doyle